L2 Award In the Safe Application Of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment - Near Water (PA6aw)

L2 Award In the Safe Application Of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment - Near Water (PA6aw)

At: Myerscough College, Preston

Fees: £200 - Inc. assessment fee

Course Length:
1 Day

Times:
9.00am - 4.00pm

Dates Available
Start Thu 23 Jun 2016

This training and assessment programme only covers:

Unit 152 of the Award - Operating Pedestrian Hand Held Applicators Fitted With Hydraulic Nozzles or Rotary Atomisers to Apply Pesticides to or Near Water.

The assessment is held on a separate day by appointment, usually the following week.

Course Coverage

This course looks specifically at applications that are required in or near water

The course will look at how to seek the correct permissions from the Environment Agency as well as checking that the pesticide to be used has the correct approval for use in or near water

Calibration of the sprayer will be covered again but specifically for setting the applicator up for use near water and also making sure any considerations regarding the environment or for the risk assessment for working near water are taken into account

Entry Criteria & Additional Information

It is beneficial to have attended training and assessment for the PA6a before completing the PA6aw unit

Candidates must have passed the L2 Award in the Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1)

Candidates are expected to provide their own PPE for both the training and assessments. A list will be provided up on application

Sprayers are provided for both the training and assessment

Progression

Other units of the L2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (QCF)

L2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (QCF) (PA2a)

How To Apply or Enquire Enrol and pay by phone: Tel: 01995 642255

Enquire online, using the 'Enquire' button at the top of this page

Enquire by email: shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk

Enquire by phone: 01995 642255

Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.